KJV ORIGINAL
And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They were absolutely heartbroken and one by one started asking him, 'Lord, is it me?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When Jesus said someone would betray him, each disciple's first thought was 'wait, could it be me?'
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse takes place during the Last Supper in Jerusalem, where Jesus is sharing a meal with his twelve disciples just before his arrest and crucifixion. Jesus has just announced that one of them will betray him, which fills the disciples with deep sorrow and prompts each to question his own loyalty. This scene reflects the tension and uncertainty of the events leading to Jesus' passion.
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